265/50R15 vs 295/50R15

295/50R15 is 1.2" taller than 265/50R15 (4.6%)

Diameter difference+4.64%diameter 25.43" → 26.61"
265/50R15295/50R15
265/50R15295/50R15Difference
Overall diameter25.43"26.61"+1.18"
Section width10.43"11.61"+1.18"
Sidewall height5.22"5.81"+0.59"
Circumference79.9"83.6"+3.7"
Revolutions per mile793758−35
Wheel diameter15"15"±0"

Speedometer

ShowsActualDiff
30 mph31.4 mph+1.4
45 mph47.1 mph+2.1
60 mph62.8 mph+2.8
70 mph73.3 mph+3.3
80 mph83.7 mph+3.7

Gear ratio to match

CurrentEquivalent
3.423.58
3.553.71
3.733.90
4.104.29

295/50R15 is 1.18" taller than 265/50R15, a +4.64% change in diameter. That is more than the 3% many tire shops use as a limit, so plan on recalibrating the speedometer and checking ABS and stability control.

Ground clearance changes by 0.59" (half the diameter change), and the tire needs 0.59" more room above it.

295/50R15 is 1.18" wider. On the same wheel offset about half of that, 0.59", moves toward the suspension and half toward the fender.

Both fit a 15" wheel; the sidewall is 0.59" taller on 295/50R15.

Details: 265/50R15 in inches · 295/50R15 in inches · change sizes in the calculator

FAQ

What is the difference between 265/50R15 and 295/50R15?

295/50R15 is 1.18" taller (+4.64%) and 1.18" wider than 265/50R15.

Will 295/50R15 change my speedometer?

Yes, by +4.64%. When the speedometer shows 60 mph you would be going 62.8 mph.

Can I replace 265/50R15 with 295/50R15?

It is a +4.6% diameter change, larger than the common 3% guideline, so check clearance and plan to recalibrate.